MP listens to the concerns of businesses facing 'unprecedented challenges' in south Leicestershire

“Our wonderful small, independent businesses have often borne the brunt of these effects and therefore the next few weeks are crucial as we ahead toward Christmas and the New Year"
South Leicestershire MP Alberto Costa is to meet local businessmen and women on Friday (Dec 4) at a virtual roundtable event held by the Federation of Small Businesses.South Leicestershire MP Alberto Costa is to meet local businessmen and women on Friday (Dec 4) at a virtual roundtable event held by the Federation of Small Businesses.
South Leicestershire MP Alberto Costa is to meet local businessmen and women on Friday (Dec 4) at a virtual roundtable event held by the Federation of Small Businesses.

South Leicestershire MP Alberto Costa is to meet local businessmen and women on Friday (Dec 4) at a virtual roundtable event held by the Federation of Small Businesses.

The Conservative MP will talk to business leaders and listen to their concerns and advice after the whole of the county has been put into the Tier 3 Covid-19 zone amid the toughest year they have ever faced.

Embattled hospitality stalwarts such as pubs and restaurants are being forced to stay closed and can only offer customers takeaways or deliveries.

“Businesses in South Leicestershire, as well as across the country, have faced unprecedented challenges over these past few months.

“The coronavirus has caused tremendous difficulties to so many.

“Our wonderful small, independent businesses have often borne the brunt of these effects and therefore the next few weeks are crucial as we ahead toward Christmas and the New Year.

“The Government have taken huge steps to ensure businesses have all the support they need.

“And both of our brilliant district councils in South Leicestershire, Blaby and Harborough, have been working round the clock to issue grant funding to those businesses who need it most,” said Alberto.

“It’s always a pleasure to hear from the businesses in my constituency.

“I am looking forward to this roundtable discussion.

“I will be listening intently to the feedback received on the Government’s support package and doing all I can to ensure the brilliant businesses of South Leicestershire have all the support they need to get through this most difficult of times.”

Les Phillimore, regional chair of the Federation of Small Businesses for the East Midlands, said: “Small businesses in recent months have endured a difficult time with the effects that Covid-19 has had on how businesses operate.

“We know that many local small businesses stepped forward to help everyone get through these challenging times but we also know that many businesses have been hit hard.

“This round table discussion with Alberto Costa MP will give FSB Members, business owners and the self-employed the opportunity to discuss their concerns, their vision of the future and what further support is needed directly with their MP and the regional chair of the FSB.”

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